Perfect instructional video. Intro only a 5 second sting. No pointless preamble explaining what a sprinkler is and its purpose, we're all here because we either have it already or are actively considering buying one. 3 ways to adjustment it, explained quickly and thoroughly with a clear demo unit. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. There was no manual with the sprinkler and it was frustrating knowing what all the little gizmos were all about. Explained wonderfully.
This video should be towards the top of the list for this informative masterpiece, coming from a person who's eager to know "ok how does this work and what does this thingy do? I greatly appreciate your time for this video !
THANK YOU, yhis in an excellent video. Concise, easy to understand and clear picture of what you are demonstrating. I watched others and yours is the best
Such a short video - Came away with ultimate knowledge of impact sprinklers and knowing everything I need too. Had no idea about the deflector and the screw! Major Thumbs up!
Thank you!!! I'm supposed to be watering my neighbor's grass and messed up where the bottom pins were set so it started going way wider than it needed to be. This will help me get it back to where it needs to be so much. It's very scary looking, but actually quite simple now that I've seen you demonstrate this.
Thank you of this amazing video - I was a bit sceptical whether i should buy one of these for my new lawn ....but seeing this video i'm certainly going to get one this evening . Thank you
Great concise video. Problem I have had is how easily metal stem breaks so probably good idea to well wet soil before inserting it. Any advice with broken stem? Lol.
I just had the same problem. I turned sprinkler head upside down and found a pin that was not in the little hole on the plate connected to the clip used to do a 360 sweep. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, I was able to put the pin in the little hole. Sprinkler works perfectly now. I would have attached a picture but I could not figure out how to do it.
Thank You for the review. I use just a slight touch of the diffuser pin on the stream and maintained max coverage but eveness as well. How did your eveness tests prove our?
That's the best way to do it, Bruce, but most people don't. Without using the diffuser pin, coverage is quite uneven - mostly a donut shape with little water coverage in the center. That's really an issue with impact / impulse sprinklers in general.
I've always refused to install an underground system because of the upkeep. I've landscaped beds around my borders and have eight of these (3800H) set up in the beds in four different zones and the hoses are covered with mulch. In the area close to my house I have four of Melnor's 2950 rotors because they are quiet and they are in two seperate zones. If I ever have to replace a pair I won't need to rip my lawn apart. These metal pulsating heads from Melnor have a lifetime unconditional warranty and the rotors have a lifetime limited warranty. I've been in my present home for five years and haven't needed to replace any of them yet.
Sounds like they're working really well for you! It really is so much easier to deal with hoses and sprinklers than an entire in-ground system. Like you, we've never chosen to install an underground system in our own gardens - mostly drip irrigation and a few sprinklers.
Love your video. I have a melnor 9610 tripod sprinkler. It has stopped spraying, just a stream of water comes out of it. Is there something on the sprayhead that I would adjust to get this thing spraying again? The arm does`nt pulsate either. Thanks
Larry Johnson Clean your sprinkler periodically. A new sprinkler that has stopped performing to its usual standard may just be in need of a good cleaning. Remove the sprinkler head from the base and disassemble it to gain access to the nozzle and swivel bearing. Gently scrub each piece with hot water and a bottle brush to remove any debris or mineral buildup that may be inhibiting the sprinkler’s movement.[12] Common symptoms of a dirty sprinkler include a weak stream with normal water pressure, turning to one side and stopping, and failing to rotate at all. A mixture of vinegar and warm water can cut through heavy mineral and sediment deposits that have accumulated inside the sprinkler head.
Hi, thnx for the explanation. I have a problem, my sprinkler doesn´t spin, even with te pin lifted up, so what it can be? low watter presure? or maybe I have to lubricate some part? thank you again
From another response on this page - "Common symptoms of a dirty sprinkler include a weak stream with normal water pressure, turning to one side and stopping, and failing to rotate at all. A mixture of vinegar and warm water can cut through heavy mineral and sediment deposits that have accumulated inside the sprinkler head."
Very helpful; the instructions on the box are of not much use. As the commentator noted, diffusing the spray is easier said than done. The adjusting screw's head should be easier to turn; a wing shape would be ideal and shouldn't be hard to do. Melnor, are you listening?
Perfect instructional video. Intro only a 5 second sting. No pointless preamble explaining what a sprinkler is and its purpose, we're all here because we either have it already or are actively considering buying one. 3 ways to adjustment it, explained quickly and thoroughly with a clear demo unit. Thank you!
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I agree with everyone who loves this video. You did a great job...this is how every how-to video should be! Thank you!
Finally!!! Someone who explains this WITH THE WATER ON!!! UGH!!! THANK GOD FOR WOMEN!
IKR?!
I been searching for this type of video.. I had to unscrew the pin in order to adjust the flap.. now longer streams..YES!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Working on this today and saw lots of videos! This one by far the simplest and best explained!! Thank you!
I bought this for almost one Year , till now I finally found your clear explanation 👏👏👏
Thank you for this video. There was no manual with the sprinkler and it was frustrating knowing what all the little gizmos were all about. Explained wonderfully.
Thank you Susan!
Great and to the point. I came by last summer and came back again today for a refresher. Thank you.
Thank you! I should have watched this video before trying to figure out this sprinkler on my own 😂. Very helpful!
This video should be towards the top of the list for this informative masterpiece, coming from a person who's eager to know "ok how does this work and what does this thingy do? I greatly appreciate your time for this video !
This was incredibly helpful!! The package provided no help at all. I was thrilled to find this! Thanks so much for your excellent explanation.
Can’t find instructions online. This was so incredibly useful and to the point, I appreciate you very much! Thank you thank you thank you.
THANK YOU, yhis in an excellent video. Concise, easy to understand and clear picture of what you are demonstrating. I watched others and yours is the best
Thank you, I figured out most of it but couldn’t figure out the 360 part until I seen this.
Thank you again!
You're welcome, Jaron! I wish these types of sprinklers came with clear instructions, don't you? I wonder why they don't...
Thank you so much for your help! Ive never used a sprinkler like this and had no idea what to do😂
You're very welcome, Jessie. Impact sprinklers can be so confusing (and fiddly) to adjust ...
Such a short video - Came away with ultimate knowledge of impact sprinklers and knowing everything I need too. Had no idea about the deflector and the screw! Major Thumbs up!
Thank you so much!! Couldn't find a manual anywhere and this was perfect.
So glad it was helpful! These types of sprinkler just aren't very intuitive to set up ...
Exactly!😊
Thank you for the simple demonstration. Now I can finally use it correctly!
Perfect instruction as others have said! I learned all about in 2 min. TU so much!
Thanks for making this video. I just bought one and didn't know how to use it. I do now. 😃
Thank you!!! I'm supposed to be watering my neighbor's grass and messed up where the bottom pins were set so it started going way wider than it needed to be. This will help me get it back to where it needs to be so much. It's very scary looking, but actually quite simple now that I've seen you demonstrate this.
Very helpful indeed! I had the side-to-side limits figured out but the rest was new to me! Thanks!
Thank you! You showed every part! 👏🏼👏🏼
Other videos: “It appears to be made of metal” is not helpful!
Oh my gosh the pin!! How was that not included in the instructions?! Thank you!
Thank you thank you! Just what I needed to see
Definitely the best video I've seen, explaining it in detail and in action. Thank you so much!
I have the Melnor Impact Sprinkler Model 9580 and I took the nozzle off the one inside and made it way better.
Fantastic video, concise and to the point. Thanks!
Thank you of this amazing video - I was a bit sceptical whether i should buy one of these for my new lawn ....but seeing this video i'm certainly going to get one this evening .
Thank you
Still relevant. Forgot how some parts work, thank you.
Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
Super helpful in May 2021. Thanks!
Helpful video.
Great concise video. Problem I have had is how easily metal stem breaks so probably good idea to well wet soil before inserting it. Any advice with broken stem? Lol.
Thank you as well. Great explanation
Hi when clipped down mine wont change direction. Just gets stuck there. Any reason why? Does 360 no prob
I just had the same problem. I turned sprinkler head upside down and found a pin that was not in the little hole on the plate connected to the clip used to do a 360 sweep. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, I was able to put the pin in the little hole. Sprinkler works perfectly now. I would have attached a picture but I could not figure out how to do it.
Thank You for the review. I use just a slight touch of the diffuser pin on the stream and maintained max coverage but eveness as well. How did your eveness tests prove our?
That's the best way to do it, Bruce, but most people don't. Without using the diffuser pin, coverage is quite uneven - mostly a donut shape with little water coverage in the center. That's really an issue with impact / impulse sprinklers in general.
I've always refused to install an underground system because of the upkeep. I've landscaped beds around my borders and have eight of these (3800H) set up in the beds in four different zones and the hoses are covered with mulch. In the area close to my house I have four of Melnor's 2950 rotors because they are quiet and they are in two seperate zones. If I ever have to replace a pair I won't need to rip my lawn apart. These metal pulsating heads from Melnor have a lifetime unconditional warranty and the rotors have a lifetime limited warranty. I've been in my present home for five years and haven't needed to replace any of them yet.
Sounds like they're working really well for you! It really is so much easier to deal with hoses and sprinklers than an entire in-ground system. Like you, we've never chosen to install an underground system in our own gardens - mostly drip irrigation and a few sprinklers.
Well explained!!! Thanks
How did you get it to go that fast?
Love your video. I have a melnor 9610 tripod sprinkler. It has stopped spraying, just a stream of water comes out of it. Is there something on the sprayhead that I would adjust to get this thing spraying again? The arm does`nt pulsate either. Thanks
Larry Johnson
Clean your sprinkler periodically. A new sprinkler that has stopped performing to its usual standard may just be in need of a good cleaning. Remove the sprinkler head from the base and disassemble it to gain access to the nozzle and swivel bearing. Gently scrub each piece with hot water and a bottle brush to remove any debris or mineral buildup that may be inhibiting the sprinkler’s movement.[12]
Common symptoms of a dirty sprinkler include a weak stream with normal water pressure, turning to one side and stopping, and failing to rotate at all.
A mixture of vinegar and warm water can cut through heavy mineral and sediment deposits that have accumulated inside the sprinkler head.
Melnor. We should not have to come to UA-cam to figure out how to use this sprinkler. ADD real instructions to the product.
Hi, thnx for the explanation. I have a problem, my sprinkler doesn´t spin, even with te pin lifted up, so what it can be? low watter presure? or maybe I have to lubricate some part? thank you again
Have you tried adjusting the two tabs that control the rotation?
From another response on this page - "Common symptoms of a dirty sprinkler include a weak stream with normal water pressure, turning to one side and stopping, and failing to rotate at all. A mixture of vinegar and warm water can cut through heavy mineral and sediment deposits that have accumulated inside the sprinkler head."
Thanks! Mine came with no instructions. I don't think I would have figured all that on my own. At least not without getting soaked.
Glad it was helpful, Jack - and you were able to stay dry! I always used to find these types of sprinklers really "un-intuitive" to adjust.
Just the video I was looking far. Half an hour later 😂
Thank you. Wish the product came with instructions
My deflector screen is about a half inch from the stream so pushing it down does nothing.
haha
Thank you!!!!
I used to own these
How to buy this sprinkler in India🇮🇳
Very helpful; the instructions on the box are of not much use.
As the commentator noted, diffusing the spray is easier said than done. The adjusting screw's head should be easier to turn; a wing shape would be ideal and shouldn't be hard to do. Melnor, are you listening?
No mentions of the rainbow?